Otero, NM County has seen its fair share of crime in recent years. With a violent crime rate of 22.4, slightly lower than the national average of 22.7, the county has experienced its fair share of violent incidents. However, that is not to say that there is not room for improvement. The property crime rate in Otero, NM County sits at 34.6, almost on par with the national average of 35.4. While the county may not be experiencing an alarming level of crime, there is still work to be done in order to create a safer and more secure community for its residents. Law enforcement agencies and community leaders must continue to work together to address the root causes of crime and implement effective strategies to reduce and prevent it. With efforts towards reducing both violent and property crime, Otero, NM County can continue to thrive as a safe and secure place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Otero County violent crime is 22.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Otero County property crime is 34.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Otero, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.